Concord, Mass. Thoreau writes in his journal:
P.M.—Saw some of those architectural drifts forming . . . (Journal, 6:137-138)
New York, N.Y. Thomas B. Smith writes to Thoreau:
Enclosed I send Ten Dollars for which send me 5 pounds best Plumbago for Electrotype purposes. The pound you sent before I found very good. Please send me a small quantity of the $1.50 per pound Black Lead that I may try it.
Yours Truly
Thomas B Smith per R.H.S.
“This is the earliest of many letters written to Thoreau ordering materials manufactured by the family. Apparently Thoreau was gradually taking over some responsibilities for the business of his aging father.”
